Floor Sanding & Polishing in Paddington
Dyna Floors has been restoring timber floors across Brisbane since 2012, and Paddington is one of the inner-city suburbs we know well. As one of Brisbane’s original heritage pockets, Paddington is almost entirely character Queenslanders and workers cottages — homes with real timber floors underneath, often hidden below old paint, carpet, or decades-old finish. With renovation activity in the area constantly picking up, plenty of these original floors are only now getting their first proper refinish in years.
Floor sanding in Paddington costs $45–$90/m², most jobs land $55–$75/m².
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Floor sanding in Brisbane costs $45–$90/m², most jobs land $55–$75/m²
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What it costs in Paddington
Most Paddington jobs land between $55–$75 per square metre, with the exact rate depending on job size, floor condition and finish. Most homes take 2–4 days start to finish. For the full breakdown by job size, condition tier and finish type, see our Floor Sanding Cost Brisbane guide.
Deck sanding and re-coating in Paddington
Brisbane sun and rain are hard on timber decks, and Paddington’s cottage verandahs and rear decks are no exception. We sand weathered, grey deck boards back to fresh timber and re-coat them with durable exterior finishes — restoring the colour and protecting the timber for years of use. Deck jobs are quoted separately from interior floors — send us a photo and we’ll give you a straight price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Same range as the rest of Brisbane — $45–$90 per square metre depending on job size and floor condition, with most jobs landing $55–$75/m². Old Paddington boards needing heavier prep sit toward the top of the range. See our full Floor Sanding Cost Brisbane guide for the breakdown.
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Often, yes. Original boards under paint or old finish usually need heavier sanding and more punch/putty work, which sits toward the top of the $45–$90/m² range.
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More often than not, original tongue-and-groove boards — usually Hoop Pine — under decades of underlay, staples and the odd paint splash. Most come up beautifully once sanded back. Send us a photo of a lifted corner and we’ll tell you what you’re working with.
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Usually, yes. Old paint takes heavier sanding and more prep, which puts the job toward the higher end of the range, but the timber underneath is often worth it. We’ll assess on inspection — including checking what kind of paint it is before any work starts.
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Yes. We colour and finish-match new sections to existing hoop pine, blackbutt, or spotted gum so repairs blend in.
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All the time — half of Paddington is on a hill. Access and gear haulage are part of the quote, not a surprise extra on the day.
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Most cottages run 2–3 days for a standard sand and polish; bigger renovated Queenslanders with repairs or staining run closer to 4. We confirm exact timing before starting.
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Where it makes sense, yes — we putty and fill gaps as part of restoration work. Very wide seasonal gaps in old homes are sometimes best left to move naturally; we’ll give you an honest read on yours.
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Yes — deck sanding and re-coating is part of what we do. It’s quoted separately from interior floors since exterior finishes and prep are a different job.
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Yes — floors are best done after wet trades and painting, and we’ll slot into your schedule. We do this on Paddington renos constantly and will tell you straight when in the sequence we should come in.
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